Lemon Brownies

Directions

  1. 1Melt 3/4 cup of butter.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix 1 and 1/4 cups of sugar and 2 tbs of lemon zest.
  3. 3Add 3 large eggs to the bowl and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
  4. 4Add 3 tbs of lemon juice and the melted and cooled butter.
  5. 5Add 1/2 tsp of salt.
  6. 6Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and mix well.
  7. 7Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan and spread evenly.
  8. 8Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes.
  9. 9Make lemon icing by mixing 1 cup of powdered sugar with 1-2 tbs of lemon juice.
  10. 10Spread the icing over the baked brownies.
  11. 11Sprinkle with more lemon zest.
  12. 12Let the icing set for 1 hour to firm before cutting into squares.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup butter
  • 1.25 cups sugar
  • 2 tbs lemon zest
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tbs lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbs lemon juice
  • 2 tbs lemon zest

Equipment

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